What Is The Purpose of a Vehicle Cabin Air Filter?
October 20, 2022
Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them. The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system. They function like a furnace filter does in your home. The cabin air filter […]
How To Keep Your Vehicle Sanitized For Your Family’s Protection?
December 27, 2021
During the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone has been cleaning and sanitizing our hands, door knobs, glasses, countertops, tables & chairs. But do you think about how many germs could be in your vehicle. Carentals.com performed a study that showed a steering wheel of a vehicle has 4 times more germs than a public toilet seat. It […]
My Vehicle is Maintenance Free for the First 100,000 Miles!
December 16, 2021
Newer vehicles today are being sold with the misconception that they are maintenance free. As an example the manufacturers have extended the life of oil changes to every 7,500 up to as much as 15,000 miles, instead of what has always been the automotive industry standard of every 3,000 miles. Transmission services have been extended […]
Why are the fluids in my vehicle dark and brown do they really need to be changed?
December 09, 2021
The different mechanical systems in your vehicle need to have lubrication while they are operating. The engine, the engine’s cooling system, the transmission, transfer case, differential(s), power steering, brake, and hydraulic clutch. Not every vehicle is equipped with all of these systems, but each of these systems need special fluid to operate. The fluid for […]
How Often Should You Replace Your Wiper Blades?
December 02, 2021
Living in the Pacific NW with the rain, snow and ice that we encounter each year, visibility is key to driving safe on the road. Response time while driving needs to be as quick as possible, because of the increased braking distance needed on slippery roads. Distracted driving or obscured visibility can increase that response […]
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VEHICLE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE?
November 25, 2021
As reliable as most automatic transmissions are, they are relatively easy to break and quite expensive to fix. Being aware of how your vehicle performs, and any change in performance, or noise while performing can be your first clue of an issue. One of the most common signs that there may be a problem […]
What Is The Purpose of a Vehicle Cabin Air Filter?
November 19, 2021
Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them. The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system. They function like a furnace filter does in your home. The cabin air filter […]
Best Way to Maintain a Vehicle That is Not Getting Used Often
November 16, 2021
We are in an unprecedented time with the Covid-19 Pandemic and it seems to grow larger almost every day. For those people who are not driving their cars for work, and are definitely not going out for entertainment, they can experience an unexpected complication with their vehicles. What is the best way to keep our […]
WINTER DRIVING TIPS!
November 02, 2021
Is your vehicle road ready for winter? Some of the things to have inspected is; that your coolant/antifreeze is at the proper protection level and there are no leaks in the system, the windshield washer fluid is at the proper mix for freezing temperatures, the washer fluid system and wipers are operational, and your heater […]
How Are the Starting and Charging Systems in Your Vehicle Working?
August 09, 2019
When fall approaches and cold mornings begin, it is a good time to have your vehicle’s charging and starting system inspected and tested. The battery is the heart of the system, supplying power to start the engine and the current to operate the accessories when the vehicle is not running, and it protects the Power […]